Temperature of Love (2017) s01e05 Episode Script
Episode 5
1
I heard they called
the contest winners today.
DECEMBER 2012
I got a call.
So, you were selected?
Yes.
Hey, Hong-a.
Come to Seoul.
I need to be with someone
who can handle my temper.
Okay.
Hong-a, I was just about to leave.
Why are you so foolishly nice?
Why would you come
just because I tell you to?
People can use you so easily.
I'm only like this to you.
Is the temper tantrum starting already?
Why do you like me?
There would be no tragedy
if people had a reason for liking someone.
I want to be alone.
Is there something wrong?
I failed the contest.
You can enter it again.
You have a knack for making people angry.
Just melt your personality
into your writing.
Is that a consolation or a compliment?
It's just me being pitiful.
I'm trying my best to impress you
even in this situation.
It's okay.
Failing the contest
isn't that big of a deal.
What do you plan to do after you graduate?
I'm just going to have fun.
My parents are rich.
-My gosh.
-My gosh.
That's cool.
A restaurant around here
is famous for steamed seafood.
-Do you want to come too?
-Won-jun!
Let's go.
Bye, guys.
Failing at a contest isn't a big deal.
It's not easy to become a writer,
you know.
I've finally figured out
why I'm so miserable.
Hyeon-soo won the contest.
That bothers me more than
the fact that I didn't make it.
I feel like such a loser
that I'm bothered by it.
And I'm miserable
because I'm such a loser.
This is so nice.
It must feel nice. You won the contest,
which means you'll make
your debut as a writer.
I meant it's nice that I'm able
to treat you at a restaurant like this.
You still remember that?
Of course. When I was disheartened
after not getting nominated,
you offered to treat me to a meal here.
I really appreciated
that gesture you made.
Oh, you're eating here too?
-Hello.
-Hi, Ms. Lee.
I watched the drama. Did you like it?
Yes, I think I did the worst job
out of everyone.
The director and actors
all did an excellent job.
Gosh, you're too modest.
Are you just saying that or what?
I'd love it if she could say things
that she doesn't mean.
She signed a contract with my company.
Really? Treat her well.
She won the contest.
Let's go.
We should let them enjoy their meals.
-Enjoy your meals.
-You too.
I'll pay for your meals.
Don't refuse. I'll get angry if you do.
I should be the one to pay.
This meal doesn't count.
I'll treat you properly another time.
He's head over heels for you.
I'm jealous that you're dating
the CEO of a production company.
We're not dating.
You said he asked you out.
And you even signed the contract.
Wouldn't you call him
the perfect Prince Charming?
Well, I'm not Cinderella.
And I kind of had to sign
with his company.
He was the first person
who recognized my talent, you know.
It's strictly work.
There's no romance involved.
That's how love always begins.
I loved her although she rejected me.
Of course, she'd reject you.
She's dating a big shot right now.
1 YEAR LATER
2013, PARIS
He's handsome, rich, and older than her.
And he's crazy about her.
He's the perfect guy
any woman would want to be with.
Why aren't you saying anything?
Are you shocked?
I was prepared for this.
She's pretty and nice, you know.
I knew she wouldn't stay single for long.
I'm the one who always hears
that I'm too pretty and nice
to stay single for long.
Hyeon-soo is
more of the plain and modest type.
You're quite confident about your looks.
I never thought you were pretty.
You're the first guy
to treat me this badly.
I don't mind it though.
It actually puts me at ease.
Do you want to go out with me?
What?
I think we share a lot of similarities.
I guess you really like me.
We're not similar at all.
Go out with someone
who makes your heart race.
I'm not the one for you.
Is it because of Hyeon-soo?
I told you that she has a boyfriend.
Just because she's seeing another guy
doesn't mean I have to date another girl.
How could you be so mean to me?
If a girl asks you out first,
shouldn't you at least pretend
to think about it?
How could you reject me
in such a stern manner?
Rejection must be done firmly,
especially between a man and woman.
Good for you. You're such a jerk.
Why are you two fighting?
Hey, Won-jun.
I've made my decision.
I'll become a chef
after completing my service as a PHP.
Do you think dreams come true that easily?
THE MAN WHO EATS RARE STEAKS
SCRIPT BY LEE HYEON-SOO
With the same goal of becoming
a TV drama writer,
Hong-a and I shared a lot of time
and emotions together.
I loved Hong-a.
UNRULY DETECTIVES
I don't want to know why
Hong-a has become hostile against me.
Some things simply
reveal themselves with time
even if you don't want to know.
YEAR 2017
Did you forget
that you didn't pick up my call?
How can I forget that?
Do you know how much I regretted it
and how much it broke my heart?
Why did you regret it?
And why were you heartbroken?
You're now dating a big shot,
and your dream of becoming
a writer came true.
Why did you regret it,
and why were you heartbroken?
Why are you still outside?
People will think
that you two are a couple
who just had a fight.
This is my favorite guy
in the whole world.
Gosh, so cheesy.
And this is my favorite woman.
I'm with two
of my most favorite people now.
This is great.
Let's go inside.
Thank you.
So, what do you think?
It's nice.
Don't give me terse answers.
Add some adjectives to describe
how you feel.
You're a writer, but all you say is
"It's nice" or "It's not nice."
Well, it is nice.
Mr. Park is with a new woman now.
Rumors are generated
because of guys like you.
Those women are his business clients,
not his girlfriends.
You're always so protective of him.
Is it because you want him to invest
when you open your own restaurant?
You watch too much TV. Are you writing
your own drama now or what?
You two can't be in the same space
even for a minute.
Who's that man by the way?
He has a pretty face.
He's a CEO? CEO of what?
Our boy here has no filter.
You must be used to getting beaten up.
You look like you grew up
in the States or something,
but you sound so boorish
and old-fashioned, Cutie-pie.
Stop it. That's gross.
Cutie-pie, why are you grossed out?
Shall I teach him a lesson? Who did it?
-Stop it.
-You two just love teasing the youngster.
-You guys!
-Stop! Gosh, okay.
Stop peeping on customers
and go back to your stations.
They're our first dinner guests.
-Yes, Chef!
-Yes, Chef!
Spare me a moment.
Where did you meet Hyeon-soo?
In front of here.
She didn't avoid you this time?
She couldn't.
Jeong-u was right there.
She had nowhere to run.
What's Hyeon-soo's relationship
with Mr. Park?
Probably the same as mine.
The covenantor and covenantee.
What did she say to you?
Why did she run away?
Didn't she run from you
because she still has feelings for you?
You didn't hear what Hong-a said?
She now has a boyfriend.
Hong-a said they'll probably get married.
She's so happy that she's living
as if she has the world in her hands.
I have to protect her.
That's just what Hong-a said.
You didn't hear that
from Hyeon-soo herself.
She said she barely sees Hyeon-soo
these days.
Things may have changed.
She rejected me, and it's a fact.
I'm the past for Hyeon-soo,
and it's the same for me.
We weren't meant to be.
But you still have feelings for her.
Right now, everyone at Good Soup
is relying on me to make a living.
It's been eight months since we opened,
but we're still not profitable.
Mr. Park is strict about keeping
work and personal matters separate.
After the first investment year,
he'll probably fire a couple employees
since he won't be able to fire you.
He can do much more than that.
If you go on TV,
people will talk about you
and Good Soup will become famous.
But you don't want to, right?
I don't want to get attention
for anything other than cooking.
You're very firm.
Does Hyeon-soo know?
You went on TV despite being such a purist
only because of her.
I just wanted to be supportive.
I didn't have any other intentions,
so don't make things up.
Good Soup is all I care about right now.
Why don't people appreciate fine dining?
They're fine with spending
a lot of money at barbecue places.
Only amateurs complain like that.
We haven't been able to
impress people with our food yet.
Let's try harder.
Yes, Chef.
Bring me the herb powder
I prepared yesterday.
It's at my place.
Here are your mushroom tarts.
I have to take a picture of this.
Tell Chef On to come out here.
Yes, sir.
Mushroom tart. I wonder how it'll taste.
It's nice.
Don't tease me.
UNRULY DETECTIVES
"Unruly Detectives."
UNRULY DETECTIVES
What?
ASSISTANT WRITER JI HONG-A
Hong-a is an assistant writer for this?
Do you want some noodles?
Sure.
You never cook, but you never refuse
when I offer you food.
Did you ask hoping I'd refuse?
No, I was wondering
if people like you were just born lucky.
You're used to having others
do everything for you.
But ever since I was born,
I had to take care of everything myself
in order to survive.
I'm practically your maid
when we're together.
But we're both mere assistants after all.
In what way is my life better
than yours now?
You're right.
I'm the more miserable one.
I was born with much more than you,
but we're in the same boat now.
That's true.
That makes me feel better.
Enjoy the noodles.
Goodness, I'm suddenly upset.
WON-JUN
What's up?
Are you Hyeon-soo's assistant?
How did you find out?
Let's talk in person.
What was that about?
Who called?
I guess Hyeon-soo is having dinner
with the chief producer after the meeting.
-She's quite the saleswoman.
-"Saleswoman"?
You're talking nonsense again.
I've known you for five years,
and you really haven't changed.
You're chipper even when knocked down.
What else can I do?
I need to go on with my life.
Yes, you're right.
Is everything okay?
-What do you mean?
-The food.
You should be asking Ms. Lee, not me.
It's her first time here, you know.
Everything is delicious.
I'm glad.
Why is he all polite to me?
You're the one who started it.
What's wrong with you two?
Why are you so hostile toward each other?
Did you want to talk to me?
No, have a seat.
I can't sit at a table
during our business hours. It'll look bad.
I like how you're trying to be
so proper even when we're close friends.
You should be mindful of these things too.
Why call me over
when you have nothing to say?
I apologize, Chef On.
For a moment, I forgot you're a chef here
and treated you like my little brother.
Is that so? I'll get back to work, then.
All right, then.
Should we talk about work now?
Are we going to talk about the script?
No.
I don't want to talk about anything else.
You can handle all the business matters.
Times have changed.
Writers don't just write these days.
You need to understand business.
But if you sign a lifetime contract
with me, you won't need to.
What do you say?
Do you know the name of this wine?
Is it ready?
Yes, Chef.
You plated it wrong. Pass me the tweezers.
Where did Won-jun go
after dropping off the herb powder?
He said he was stepping out
to see a friend briefly.
During his work hours? What friend?
We're not even busy.
He probably just stepped out to--
Whether we have customers or not,
we still have to do our jobs.
-Yes, Chef.
-Yes, Chef.
That was quick.
Don't be sarcastic.
And don't act like you have
the dirt on me.
Is it that big of a deal?
Will it be that detrimental to you
if people find out?
How did you find out?
UNRULY DETECTIVES
Does Jeong-seon know as well?
Are you scared that he might know?
Yes.
It's better for him to never find out
that I'm this twisted.
Do you think what you did was bad?
No.
People might think that way,
but all I did was just keep quiet.
It's not like I lied.
You talked as if you rarely
see Hyeon-soo these days,
and we believed you.
You even made it sound like
she might get married soon.
What you did was bad.
Did anyone lose anything
because of what I said?
Did I harm anyone by saying that?
I'm going to tell Jeong-seon about this.
You know that Jeong-seon and Hyeon-soo
had feelings for each other.
I was just embarrassed.
Hyeon-soo and I started studying
at the same time to become writers.
But I fail at every contest I enter.
Hyeon-soo suggested it first.
She said that
seeing the production process
would help me with my writing.
She asked me if I'd be interested.
And I wanted to do
whatever I could
to become a writer.
But this is still wrong.
How could I tell him
that I'm assisting
the woman he used to love?
How was I supposed to say that
to the guy I want to be with?
Please just turn a blind eye.
I know you're a fool.
You're a fool when it comes to me.
JUN-HA
Hey.
Are you all right?
Are you drunk?
Yes, I had a drink.
I came to Hyeon-soo's office,
but she's not here.
Is she
Jeong-u, I-bok asked me
to help his main crew
with the drama shoot. What should I do?
Say you'll do it. If you join the crew,
Hyeon-soo will feel more supported.
But the thing is,
I-bok just hired another writer.
I'm not supposed to tell you this,
but I feel so bad for Hyeon-soo.
He hired another writer?
All right.
Director Min sure loves drama.
It's nothing.
Let's get going.
We should get back to work.
Okay.
Cheer up.
You too, Mr. Park.
I want to sleep at home tonight.
Then I'll drive you home.
You know that I can walk home from here.
I want to walk alone to clear my head.
All right, then.
Get going.
After you.
Okay.
Gosh, my back hurts.
Good work, everyone.
Thank you.
-Min-ho.
-Yes?
How is it so far?
I've never given up on anything
I already decided to do.
That's pretty impressive.
Give me 10,000 won.
What's this about, guys?
Ha-seong bet 10,000 won
on Min-ho quitting in less than a week.
-Then I guess this is mine.
-Hey!
-Run, Min-ho!
-Hey!
-Oh, no.
-Hong-a!
Hong-a, long time no see.
Hi, guys.
Who's this? A newbie?
Why are you talking like we're friends?
Don't mind him.
He might be gone next week anyway.
What are you talking about?
You really have no sense of humor.
Stop, I told you not to get too close.
Are you a girl?
-I won't allow you to be rude.
-It's too hot.
Guess what I got for you guys?
Why isn't Su-jeong coming?
I asked her to join us.
You're beautiful inside and out, Hong-a.
Nice!
Are they the same ones?
I think so.
I don't think mine has cheese.
That's mine.
-Mine has no cheese.
-Hey, stop it.
Aren't you going to eat?
Why are you suddenly so caring?
I wasn't trying to be caring.
I just gave you what's yours.
You really can't be nice, can you?
Does it hurt to say, "Thank you"?
Thank you.
What a good boy.
You make it impossible for me to hate you.
I have a favor to ask of you.
I even bought snacks for everyone,
so I hope you don't refuse.
I bet you thought I'd just leave.
Get in.
Thank you, Mr. Park.
You're good at drawing the line.
You always call me Mr. Park.
How do you want me to call you?
Jeong-u?
Jeong-u?
Don't call me like that.
It makes me cringe.
Come with me.
I want to show you something.
Why are you following me?
I told you I'd bring it to you.
ROOIBOS, FRUIT BLENDING
I didn't want to wait.
I'm mad at my life these days.
You've been mad for quite a while now.
You seemed angry even when I saw you
upon my return to Korea.
I never thought that my life
would go down the drain like this.
If that's how you feel about your life,
it is hopeless.
Hey.
All addictions are bad.
I get that you like my special tea blend,
but you shouldn't depend on it
to fall asleep.
My life isn't completely hopeless.
I'm talented.
I'll become the head writer
before I turn 30.
I mixed rooibos and lemongrass
in an eight-to-two ratio.
It'll relax you,
and you'll sleep like a baby.
Okay.
Why am I becoming so obedient to you?
I don't get it.
You're not even nice to me.
I just gave you tea that I blended.
How am I not nice to you?
You're right.
But why do I feel like
you're never nice to me?
I met Hyeon-soo.
So? Were you happy to see her?
Are you two not close anymore?
You've rarely talked about her
in the past few years.
Hyeon-soo and I
no longer have the kind of relationship
where proximity even matters.
We're following the same path.
You can't have a stronger bond than that.
This is a dead end.
I wasn't looking for a way out.
Hi.
This one here is a fighter.
What a beautiful flower.
Right? Isn't it so pretty?
I found this flower here five years ago.
Every year around this time,
it says hello and asks me,
"Are you doing well,
just like me?"
And then this is what I say.
"Yes.
I'm alive and well."
It's not "I'm living my life well."
My answer is always "I'm alive."
Is this why you can stay chipper
even after hitting rock bottom?
You're actually scared?
Aren't I pretty impressive?
I stayed nice for five years
even after confessing my feelings to you.
Thank you.
What are you thanking me for?
For giving up on my feelings?
If that's the case,
it's too early to thank me.
You were the first one
to recognize my talent,
and you've put your trust in me.
You're drawing the line again,
me as the CEO and you as the writer.
When are you going to stop
drawing the line?
It was because I have feelings for you,
not because you're my writer.
I don't like writers.
Most of them are crazy.
I'm crazy too. Didn't you know?
No, I didn't know.
Why are you so startled?
What did Jun-ha say?
Tell me now.
I want to know exactly what's going on
and deal with it head-on.
They hired another writer.
Get through it, like this flower.
This is too hard though.
SALES REPOR
TOTAL DEFICIT IN AUGUS
Why are you still here?
You know that I started working here
because of you, right?
Yes, I know.
I have a family to support.
I can't work here if I can't earn
the minimum cost of living.
This restaurant won't go belly up.
You're worrying about useless things
because you have too much free time.
I'll bombard you with work, then.
Okay, Chef!
Everyone else left, right?
Hey, are you practicing
with our ingredients?
-The restaurant isn't doing well--
-I bought this.
Go home. Mind your own business.
Give me that. I'll teach you.
Watch and learn.
Cut it out. Just go home.
Don't be such a know-it-all
just because you can slice some veggies.
You're too dumb and ignorant
to become a fine dining chef.
Forget it. I was just trying to help.
All you did was graduate from the CIA
in the States.
You don't even know the basics of cooking.
How will you
-ever become a fine dining chef?
-Hey!
The ones that look bad
can be used for our carrot butter.
Got it, Chef.
Clean up before you leave.
Yes, Chef. By the way,
you know the new Michelin Guide
is coming out in November, right?
I decided to work for you for one reason.
I was confident that your restaurant
can receive a Michelin star.
And what if we don't?
I'm going to quit with no regrets.
You must be very competitive.
All right, then. I'll put my trust
in your confidence as well.
Are you cold?
My body temperature keeps fluctuating.
I feel hot one second,
and then cold the next.
Going through menopause isn't fun.
Should we call Hyeon-soo
and ask her for the passcode?
No, it's okay.
She's our daughter,
but we should still respect her privacy.
We raised her that way.
We told her to be independent.
We can't be the ones to break that.
But you're cold now.
It's okay.
I have you right by my side,
and my body will recover
once my menopause ends.
We'll retire and go on cruises.
Let's hang in there for a better tomorrow.
Whenever I think about
going on a cruise with you after I retire,
I get so excited.
Honey, Hyeon-soo's here.
There she is.
You don't need to come out.
We'll ruin the mood if we show up now.
What mood?
Good night.
Get going.
That's it?
I thought he'd go in with her.
How disappointing.
My goodness, Ms. Park Mi-na.
Let's go.
Mom. Dad.
We read the article.
Gyeong told us that you'd be sleeping
at home tonight, so we came to see you.
Hyeon-soo, what about me?
You should join us, Dad.
Wait, I can't reach my hands.
-Be careful!
-Oh, gosh!
We're going to fall.
-It's cold. Let's go in.
-Be careful.
-My gosh.
-Come on. Let's go inside.
I have a family to support.
I can't work here if I can't earn
the minimum cost of living.
I'm going to quit with no regrets.
This restaurant will close
before I leave anyway.
JEONG-U
ON JEONG-SEON
Hey.
I need to talk to you.
Can you come by tomorrow morning?
I'll stop by now.
Whenever you want to talk,
I can come to you no matter where you are.
Gosh, Jeong-u.
I wanted to say it for old time's sake.
I want beer.
You have to drive.
I just said I want it.
I never said I'll actually drink beer now.
The restaurant has been open
for eight months now,
but we're still not profitable.
We only have four months left
until the investment period ends.
In four months from now,
I'll have to decide
whether or not to have Chef On Jeong-seon
continue to run Good Soup.
I've made up my mind to do things
that I don't want to do
in order to protect the Good Soup family.
So, you're going on that TV show?
You're so smart.
You understood what I meant right away.
This is why I like you. You're realistic.
I told you to go ahead and wash up.
I'll wash up after you two leave.
We're going to stay over tonight.
Our daughter's in trouble.
We have to stay with you.
Of course. This is what family is for.
Let's not talk about work.
We know that you'll take care of it.
We don't know much about it anyway.
By the way, who's the guy
that gave you a ride home?
He's tall and handsome.
He's the CEO of our production company.
The CEO of the production company?
He looked young though.
My, he's very accomplished for his age.
Is he married?
No.
He's never been married?
No, never.
What about his parents?
What do they do?
Do they get along?
Both of his parents passed away.
I don't know what their relationship
was like before that.
Hyeon-soo, you're so honest.
You're answering all of our questions.
You of all people went to the shoot
and caused a scene.
The director must've treated you horribly.
I said we shouldn't talk about it.
Why did you have to bring it up?
It's the biggest problem
in her life right now.
How can we just ignore it?
She needs to vent and let off some steam.
Hyeon-soo.
That is what parents are for.
She's crying now.
I didn't want to talk about it
because I didn't want to see her cry.
Cry and let it all out
when you're with us.
You can't cry in front of the director.
Go ahead and cry.
Cry all you want.
This is my loving family.
The catch here
was that I wasn't thinking about work
even though I was crying because of it.
All I could think about was one man.
Wait!
Jeong-seon.
Jeong-seon.
Hey, On Jeong-seon!
On Jeong-seon!
Why are you screaming my name?
So that you'd hear me.
I heard you. What are you doing here?
We still have to talk.
Our conversation was cut short yesterday.
You're going to work already?
No. I live here.
Why did you follow me in?
I told you to wait outside.
Waiting alone would've been too boring.
So this is what it looks like.
You're still as curious as ever.
"You're now dating a big shot,
and your dream of becoming
a writer came true.
Why did you regret it,
and why were you heartbroken?"
What did you mean by that?
There's no hidden meaning.
It's just as you heard.
No, I mean
I'm dating a big shot?
How would you know
when even I don't know who that is?
I heard about it.
From who?
Who would so generously spread
such a groundless rumor?
I thought you were a thoughtful person.
You should've asked me. How could you
just believe what someone else said?
How was I supposed to ask you?
You didn't even pick up my calls.
When did I not pick up your calls?
I mean
I had something going on when you called.
Everyone has something going on,
but they still pick up.
Because trust is more important.
What?
Aren't you going to leave?
Aren't you cold in here?
Don't be nice. It makes me feel good.
You're still so odd just like old days.
The door is closed.
Does that mean we're locked in here?
That's how it always is in TV shows.
You seem very disappointed.
Do you want to be locked in here?
I don't have a big-shot boyfriend.
You said that earlier.
-So, are we clear now?
-Yes.
Do you have a girlfriend?
No.
Why not?
Do I need a reason?
Were you mad because
I didn't answer your calls?
I've never been mad at you, not even once.
You never make me angry.
Can we get out of here now?
Yes, we can.
Aren't you coming?
The temperature will go up
if the door stays open.
The ingredients will go bad.
This is nice.
You haven't changed one bit.
You still care about the view
from your place more than anything else.
What brings you to this neighborhood?
You're finally showing
some interest in me.
Things don't seem to be going well
for the show that's airing at the moment.
Are you asking if I have time
to be hanging out here like this?
The old me wouldn't do this.
But my values have changed.
I thought
everything would change
once I realized my dream.
I thought a whole new world
would open up in front of me.
But
even after I realized my dream,
my life is exactly the same as before.
I regretted it.
It hurt me.
The fact that I gave up so much
for my dream.
I live in this neighborhood too.
My office is in Yeouido.
I came here hoping to run into you.
I wanted to apologize.
I thought about it
and realized that confessing your feelings
to someone isn't an easy thing to do.
Don't let it bother you.
It's all in the past anyway.
I told you back then that I understood.
Even now, I understand.
I now have my own restaurant,
which was my dream.
Good Soup is the only thing
on my mind these days.
Don't apologize for what's in the past.
The present is what matters.
Let's just focus on our own lives.
"Our own lives"?
Do you think I came here
to talk about that?
I told you that I regretted it
and that it broke my heart.
What do you think I meant by that?
I told you I understood you back then
and that I still do.
I also said that Good Soup is
the only thing on my mind now.
What do you think I meant by that?
Are you rejecting me?
You never disappoint me.
You're so straightforward.
It caught me by surprise.
You haven't changed one bit.
You never let me win.
Why should I?
I am rejecting you.
What?
You probably didn't think I'd reject you.
Saying that you regretted it
won't fix everything.
Can we turn back time?
Do you think I was happy all those years?
-You're obviously holding a grudge.
-You're too late.
"Confessing your feelings to someone
isn't an easy thing to do."
Did you only realize that now?
Don't expect to find a man
that will cater to your every whim.
Those men only exist in women's fantasies.
Yes, you are right.
I love that you're always quick
to admit things.
I'm a real guy,
so treat me like one.
And how exactly do I do that?
Think about it and figure it out.
You're good at it.
You're smart.
Can you really date me
in a situation like this?
You said you've changed,
but people don't change easily.
You're such a stuck-up.
This is why you should have accepted me
when I loved you and begged you.
You didn't even really beg.
I'd be a stalker if I went any further.
Will you date a criminal?
Forget it.
Yes, forget it.
Do you want breakfast?
You haven't eaten yet, right?
What is this now?
If you're rejecting me, do it right.
Don't leave any hope.
Do you mean that?
No.
Hey, Gyeong.
Hyeon-soo, the script
for the eighth episode has been posted.
We never sent it though.
They must've found a new writer.
I'll be right there.
Did something happen?
Yes, there's a lot going on. I'm off.
You'll trip. Be careful.
I won't trip.
People will see you running like that
and think you're excited.
I am excited.
You didn't reject me for good.
Hyeon-soo.
Won-jun?
What are you doing here?
I work here.
I work for Jeong-seon now.
You said you wanted to be a chef.
You're now doing what you've wanted to do.
I was lucky.
I'm busy, so I can't talk right now.
I'll come back another time.
You have my number, right?
Yes.
Can you text me Jeong-seon's number?
Sure.
-I'll be off, then.
-Bye.
Is Mr. Park in?
Do you have an appointment with him?
Don't you know who I am?
Why bother asking? What a nuisance.
You should learn to be flexible
to do well at your job.
You look even more beautiful today, ma'am.
Of course. That's a given.
I came to tell you about an exhibition
you should check out.
Really? I like going to exhibitions.
Professor Min is doing a solo exhibition.
MIN DANIEL SOLO EXHIBITION
Oh, I see.
Check it out and buy some paintings.
You know that I saw his paintings
at his studio.
You didn't buy anything that day.
Because you and Jeong-seon
are very close friends,
I'm really fond of you as well.
Right. Well, I don't think
I can buy his painting,
but let me know if you need anything.
We don't really need anything.
Then I'll pick out something
and send it to you.
Don't tell Jeong-seon that I came by.
He's too strict.
He thinks it's a sin
to receive something from someone.
He'll be mad if he finds out.
Don't worry. I won't tell him.
I'm so glad you're there for Jeong-seon.
I'm relieved.
Don't you think
Daniel's paintings are great?
They remind me of
Vincent van Gogh's paintings.
Su-yeong called me saying that she's now
the writer for Unruly Detectives
and apologized.
Ms. Park Eun-seong
will proofread her scripts.
DIRECTOR MIN I-BOK
Yes, Min I-bok speaking.
Director Min, let's meet.
Write the script
if you have time to meet up.
I read the script for the eighth episode.
It's not the one I wrote.
My assistant director
posted the wrong one by mistake.
How can he post a script
that doesn't exist?
Did you say something to Hong-jin?
He yelled at me.
Let's talk in person.
I have nothing to talk about.
I do.
What the hell? She hung up.
She's so rude.
It's for the better.
It's good that it's out in the open
because Su-yeong
can now get full credit for her work.
We shouldn't be focused
on our personal gains in this situation.
Ms. Park, can you please help us out
since you already offered?
Okay.
HONG-JIN
Hey, Hong-jin.
Where are you?
I told you to come to the office.
I'm working. I'm editing the script now.
The writers can't write well,
so I'll write it myself.
Come to my office. We'll talk.
Hello?
Damn it.
What's his problem? Why did he have to
hang up on me like that?
I'm going through all this bullshit
because I picked a bad writer.
Director Min.
What do you not like
about the script that we wrote?
Why should Shin Ha-rim
ask for a favor here?
No way.
What now?
Hyeon-soo is here.
Who?
Lee Hyeon-soo.
-My gosh.
-Why is she here?
She's driving me crazy.
My gosh, it really is her.
Gosh, it's her.
-My heart is racing.
-This is crazy.
Goodness, what the hell?
I feel as if I've been caught red-handed
while having an affair with a married man.
Have you had an affair before?
Su-yeong! Why don't you
ever understand anything I say?
Just let her in.
Okay.
-Goodness.
-I can't breathe.
Do something.
I don't know why she's here.
Why is she here?
It's been a while.
Yes. Come in.
I helped you because you begged me,
but you really need to
get things sorted out first.
I have a lot of experience
working with writers,
but I've never dealt with anyone
who's as unpredictable as she is.
I never know what she'll throw at me.
How can I be prepared
when she's that unpredictable?
Hello, Ms. Park.
Yes, hello.
I was hoping we'd see each other again
for good reasons, but I'm in a pickle.
I'm here to speak with Director Min.
Let me finish before you begin.
Director Min.
I really wanted to help you,
but this isn't working out.
I'm uncomfortable to have to see
my mentee like this.
All right.
The script for episode eight
has to be revised anyway.
It's not good enough.
What the heck are you talking about?
I worked all night
because you begged me for help.
-I worked so--
-Enough, Ms. Park.
Gosh.
Let's go. We'll talk outside.
What is this? Is this it?
I'll buy you drinks some other day, then!
Do you think I'm dying to have drinks
or what?
Good grief.
Director Min!
Goodness.
I'll see you another time
when you're feeling normal.
Ms. Park.
Do you remember telling me
that you've never seen anyone as evil
as I am in your entire career as a writer?
People can say anything
when they're upset.
It's all in the past,
and you're a writer now.
You also said this.
"You'll probably become a writer.
It's the evil ones that succeed
in this industry."
You sure hold grudges.
I was really upset back then
because I was never evil to anyone.
All I did was work hard.
And I sincerely wanted you to do well.
It was shocking to hear that
from someone I admired.
But now, I actually think
that you're a good judge of character.
You were right. I am evil.
I hope we never see each other again.
Starting today,
I'm going to bad-mouth you to everyone.
Unbelievable.
Ms. Park.
I didn't know
beef tendon could be so good.
It's because of the chocolate.
This is amazing.
How did they think of using beef tendon
in a dessert?
Have you seen the chef?
He's so handsome.
I know, right?
We have to come back here.
Okay.
-Let's post it on Instagram.
-Okay.
Doesn't it look good?
-Oh, my.
-It's too pretty to eat.
This is so cute.
PLEASE GIVE US THE NEXT DISH
IT WAS DELICIOUS
How cute.
They must have really enjoyed our food.
You're so childish.
Why?
You're basically complimenting yourself.
Why are you so cranky?
Hey, don't take them.
-Why not?
-I need to take pictures.
Goodness. Hurry up, then.
You don't know anything about romance,
do you?
Did they finish it?
They cleared the desserts too.
-That's right.
-Awesome.
Are you guys that happy?
Of course.
Do any of you have plans after work?
Then let's go for a run.
It'll be good for building our teamwork.
Got something to talk about?
Yes, I do.
I've decided to be on a TV show.
-No way.
-You all have to stay super focused now.
There will be some days
when I won't be here.
The sous chef and you guys
will have to fill in for me.
Can you do it?
-Yes, we can!
-Yes, we can!
Ready
Go!
All you do is talk.
You're so unfit.
All you can do is run.
Are you two bickering at each other again?
You two can go again.
I'll bet 10,000 won on Gyeong-su.
Goodness, where did you learn
such a thing?
This won't do. Let's all go for
another lap around the track.
The loser will have to do dishes
for a week.
Okay! Yes, an incentive like this
makes me want to run.
What's wrong with him?
Hurry up.
-Good.
-Soup!
-Good.
-Soup!
I can't hear you. Let's go, Good Soup!
-Let's go!
-Let's go!
-Ready, go!
-Gosh.
Are you saying you'll shoot this?
Have you lost your mind?
No, not with this script.
Then what are you going to do?
You don't like Ms. Lee's writing,
and you don't even like the writing
done by someone else.
There aren't enough good writers.
I should just write it myself.
I would write better than this
even with my foot.
Are you planning to quit after this drama?
Are you being this difficult
to make yourself be worth more?
Come on.
Just come to an agreement with Ms. Lee.
She has everything written already,
and it's consistent.
Figure out a way to make her scripts work.
If you keep this up,
you'll mess up the schedule.
I told you that she won't listen to me.
I've never seen a good writer
that listens well.
Then what about Shin Ha-rim?
He acts like he's the director on set.
It's driving me crazy.
I obviously know how much stress
you are under,
but you're making it worse for yourself.
Also, Ms. Lee can be pretty feisty.
You know how she is.
Exactly.
I thought she'd be nice
because she's so dainty and smiley.
I had no idea
that she'd make a scene like that.
Please stop making it hard for me.
Try to work together, okay?
I'm going to die early because of you.
The higher-ups are hounding me
about the ratings
and getting more commercials.
What a mess.
We have an early shoot tomorrow.
Are you not finished yet?
No, we're done.
You two should talk. I'm done.
I'd like to talk to you about something,
Mr. Yoo.
I think Director Min should be here too.
It's about you. You'd be offended
if you heard it from someone else.
What now?
Mr. Yoo, you said
that Director Min and
I would make a good team
and that I should work with him.
Yes, what about it?
I want a new director.
How dare you.
What do you think you're doing now?
At least I don't backstab someone
like you do.
Let's hire one more writer.
Are you close with any writers?
I've been selected for a series at HNC.
Have you heard of My Soul Food?
It's an SBC variety show.
It'll be a huge opportunity
if they choose your dish.
Hyeon-soo's writing lacks popularity.
My goal was to have you see
my strong desire to succeed,
even if it means treading on
my close friend.
There's something fishy about them.
They like each other.
What if I steal her from you?
Buy me something delicious later.
I'm sorry. Don't wait for me.
-What does he do?
-I'm sorry.
Whom are you seeing?
She's already slipped away once.
So I'm not going to start things
easily this time.
Subtitle translation by Blake Lee
I heard they called
the contest winners today.
DECEMBER 2012
I got a call.
So, you were selected?
Yes.
Hey, Hong-a.
Come to Seoul.
I need to be with someone
who can handle my temper.
Okay.
Hong-a, I was just about to leave.
Why are you so foolishly nice?
Why would you come
just because I tell you to?
People can use you so easily.
I'm only like this to you.
Is the temper tantrum starting already?
Why do you like me?
There would be no tragedy
if people had a reason for liking someone.
I want to be alone.
Is there something wrong?
I failed the contest.
You can enter it again.
You have a knack for making people angry.
Just melt your personality
into your writing.
Is that a consolation or a compliment?
It's just me being pitiful.
I'm trying my best to impress you
even in this situation.
It's okay.
Failing the contest
isn't that big of a deal.
What do you plan to do after you graduate?
I'm just going to have fun.
My parents are rich.
-My gosh.
-My gosh.
That's cool.
A restaurant around here
is famous for steamed seafood.
-Do you want to come too?
-Won-jun!
Let's go.
Bye, guys.
Failing at a contest isn't a big deal.
It's not easy to become a writer,
you know.
I've finally figured out
why I'm so miserable.
Hyeon-soo won the contest.
That bothers me more than
the fact that I didn't make it.
I feel like such a loser
that I'm bothered by it.
And I'm miserable
because I'm such a loser.
This is so nice.
It must feel nice. You won the contest,
which means you'll make
your debut as a writer.
I meant it's nice that I'm able
to treat you at a restaurant like this.
You still remember that?
Of course. When I was disheartened
after not getting nominated,
you offered to treat me to a meal here.
I really appreciated
that gesture you made.
Oh, you're eating here too?
-Hello.
-Hi, Ms. Lee.
I watched the drama. Did you like it?
Yes, I think I did the worst job
out of everyone.
The director and actors
all did an excellent job.
Gosh, you're too modest.
Are you just saying that or what?
I'd love it if she could say things
that she doesn't mean.
She signed a contract with my company.
Really? Treat her well.
She won the contest.
Let's go.
We should let them enjoy their meals.
-Enjoy your meals.
-You too.
I'll pay for your meals.
Don't refuse. I'll get angry if you do.
I should be the one to pay.
This meal doesn't count.
I'll treat you properly another time.
He's head over heels for you.
I'm jealous that you're dating
the CEO of a production company.
We're not dating.
You said he asked you out.
And you even signed the contract.
Wouldn't you call him
the perfect Prince Charming?
Well, I'm not Cinderella.
And I kind of had to sign
with his company.
He was the first person
who recognized my talent, you know.
It's strictly work.
There's no romance involved.
That's how love always begins.
I loved her although she rejected me.
Of course, she'd reject you.
She's dating a big shot right now.
1 YEAR LATER
2013, PARIS
He's handsome, rich, and older than her.
And he's crazy about her.
He's the perfect guy
any woman would want to be with.
Why aren't you saying anything?
Are you shocked?
I was prepared for this.
She's pretty and nice, you know.
I knew she wouldn't stay single for long.
I'm the one who always hears
that I'm too pretty and nice
to stay single for long.
Hyeon-soo is
more of the plain and modest type.
You're quite confident about your looks.
I never thought you were pretty.
You're the first guy
to treat me this badly.
I don't mind it though.
It actually puts me at ease.
Do you want to go out with me?
What?
I think we share a lot of similarities.
I guess you really like me.
We're not similar at all.
Go out with someone
who makes your heart race.
I'm not the one for you.
Is it because of Hyeon-soo?
I told you that she has a boyfriend.
Just because she's seeing another guy
doesn't mean I have to date another girl.
How could you be so mean to me?
If a girl asks you out first,
shouldn't you at least pretend
to think about it?
How could you reject me
in such a stern manner?
Rejection must be done firmly,
especially between a man and woman.
Good for you. You're such a jerk.
Why are you two fighting?
Hey, Won-jun.
I've made my decision.
I'll become a chef
after completing my service as a PHP.
Do you think dreams come true that easily?
THE MAN WHO EATS RARE STEAKS
SCRIPT BY LEE HYEON-SOO
With the same goal of becoming
a TV drama writer,
Hong-a and I shared a lot of time
and emotions together.
I loved Hong-a.
UNRULY DETECTIVES
I don't want to know why
Hong-a has become hostile against me.
Some things simply
reveal themselves with time
even if you don't want to know.
YEAR 2017
Did you forget
that you didn't pick up my call?
How can I forget that?
Do you know how much I regretted it
and how much it broke my heart?
Why did you regret it?
And why were you heartbroken?
You're now dating a big shot,
and your dream of becoming
a writer came true.
Why did you regret it,
and why were you heartbroken?
Why are you still outside?
People will think
that you two are a couple
who just had a fight.
This is my favorite guy
in the whole world.
Gosh, so cheesy.
And this is my favorite woman.
I'm with two
of my most favorite people now.
This is great.
Let's go inside.
Thank you.
So, what do you think?
It's nice.
Don't give me terse answers.
Add some adjectives to describe
how you feel.
You're a writer, but all you say is
"It's nice" or "It's not nice."
Well, it is nice.
Mr. Park is with a new woman now.
Rumors are generated
because of guys like you.
Those women are his business clients,
not his girlfriends.
You're always so protective of him.
Is it because you want him to invest
when you open your own restaurant?
You watch too much TV. Are you writing
your own drama now or what?
You two can't be in the same space
even for a minute.
Who's that man by the way?
He has a pretty face.
He's a CEO? CEO of what?
Our boy here has no filter.
You must be used to getting beaten up.
You look like you grew up
in the States or something,
but you sound so boorish
and old-fashioned, Cutie-pie.
Stop it. That's gross.
Cutie-pie, why are you grossed out?
Shall I teach him a lesson? Who did it?
-Stop it.
-You two just love teasing the youngster.
-You guys!
-Stop! Gosh, okay.
Stop peeping on customers
and go back to your stations.
They're our first dinner guests.
-Yes, Chef!
-Yes, Chef!
Spare me a moment.
Where did you meet Hyeon-soo?
In front of here.
She didn't avoid you this time?
She couldn't.
Jeong-u was right there.
She had nowhere to run.
What's Hyeon-soo's relationship
with Mr. Park?
Probably the same as mine.
The covenantor and covenantee.
What did she say to you?
Why did she run away?
Didn't she run from you
because she still has feelings for you?
You didn't hear what Hong-a said?
She now has a boyfriend.
Hong-a said they'll probably get married.
She's so happy that she's living
as if she has the world in her hands.
I have to protect her.
That's just what Hong-a said.
You didn't hear that
from Hyeon-soo herself.
She said she barely sees Hyeon-soo
these days.
Things may have changed.
She rejected me, and it's a fact.
I'm the past for Hyeon-soo,
and it's the same for me.
We weren't meant to be.
But you still have feelings for her.
Right now, everyone at Good Soup
is relying on me to make a living.
It's been eight months since we opened,
but we're still not profitable.
Mr. Park is strict about keeping
work and personal matters separate.
After the first investment year,
he'll probably fire a couple employees
since he won't be able to fire you.
He can do much more than that.
If you go on TV,
people will talk about you
and Good Soup will become famous.
But you don't want to, right?
I don't want to get attention
for anything other than cooking.
You're very firm.
Does Hyeon-soo know?
You went on TV despite being such a purist
only because of her.
I just wanted to be supportive.
I didn't have any other intentions,
so don't make things up.
Good Soup is all I care about right now.
Why don't people appreciate fine dining?
They're fine with spending
a lot of money at barbecue places.
Only amateurs complain like that.
We haven't been able to
impress people with our food yet.
Let's try harder.
Yes, Chef.
Bring me the herb powder
I prepared yesterday.
It's at my place.
Here are your mushroom tarts.
I have to take a picture of this.
Tell Chef On to come out here.
Yes, sir.
Mushroom tart. I wonder how it'll taste.
It's nice.
Don't tease me.
UNRULY DETECTIVES
"Unruly Detectives."
UNRULY DETECTIVES
What?
ASSISTANT WRITER JI HONG-A
Hong-a is an assistant writer for this?
Do you want some noodles?
Sure.
You never cook, but you never refuse
when I offer you food.
Did you ask hoping I'd refuse?
No, I was wondering
if people like you were just born lucky.
You're used to having others
do everything for you.
But ever since I was born,
I had to take care of everything myself
in order to survive.
I'm practically your maid
when we're together.
But we're both mere assistants after all.
In what way is my life better
than yours now?
You're right.
I'm the more miserable one.
I was born with much more than you,
but we're in the same boat now.
That's true.
That makes me feel better.
Enjoy the noodles.
Goodness, I'm suddenly upset.
WON-JUN
What's up?
Are you Hyeon-soo's assistant?
How did you find out?
Let's talk in person.
What was that about?
Who called?
I guess Hyeon-soo is having dinner
with the chief producer after the meeting.
-She's quite the saleswoman.
-"Saleswoman"?
You're talking nonsense again.
I've known you for five years,
and you really haven't changed.
You're chipper even when knocked down.
What else can I do?
I need to go on with my life.
Yes, you're right.
Is everything okay?
-What do you mean?
-The food.
You should be asking Ms. Lee, not me.
It's her first time here, you know.
Everything is delicious.
I'm glad.
Why is he all polite to me?
You're the one who started it.
What's wrong with you two?
Why are you so hostile toward each other?
Did you want to talk to me?
No, have a seat.
I can't sit at a table
during our business hours. It'll look bad.
I like how you're trying to be
so proper even when we're close friends.
You should be mindful of these things too.
Why call me over
when you have nothing to say?
I apologize, Chef On.
For a moment, I forgot you're a chef here
and treated you like my little brother.
Is that so? I'll get back to work, then.
All right, then.
Should we talk about work now?
Are we going to talk about the script?
No.
I don't want to talk about anything else.
You can handle all the business matters.
Times have changed.
Writers don't just write these days.
You need to understand business.
But if you sign a lifetime contract
with me, you won't need to.
What do you say?
Do you know the name of this wine?
Is it ready?
Yes, Chef.
You plated it wrong. Pass me the tweezers.
Where did Won-jun go
after dropping off the herb powder?
He said he was stepping out
to see a friend briefly.
During his work hours? What friend?
We're not even busy.
He probably just stepped out to--
Whether we have customers or not,
we still have to do our jobs.
-Yes, Chef.
-Yes, Chef.
That was quick.
Don't be sarcastic.
And don't act like you have
the dirt on me.
Is it that big of a deal?
Will it be that detrimental to you
if people find out?
How did you find out?
UNRULY DETECTIVES
Does Jeong-seon know as well?
Are you scared that he might know?
Yes.
It's better for him to never find out
that I'm this twisted.
Do you think what you did was bad?
No.
People might think that way,
but all I did was just keep quiet.
It's not like I lied.
You talked as if you rarely
see Hyeon-soo these days,
and we believed you.
You even made it sound like
she might get married soon.
What you did was bad.
Did anyone lose anything
because of what I said?
Did I harm anyone by saying that?
I'm going to tell Jeong-seon about this.
You know that Jeong-seon and Hyeon-soo
had feelings for each other.
I was just embarrassed.
Hyeon-soo and I started studying
at the same time to become writers.
But I fail at every contest I enter.
Hyeon-soo suggested it first.
She said that
seeing the production process
would help me with my writing.
She asked me if I'd be interested.
And I wanted to do
whatever I could
to become a writer.
But this is still wrong.
How could I tell him
that I'm assisting
the woman he used to love?
How was I supposed to say that
to the guy I want to be with?
Please just turn a blind eye.
I know you're a fool.
You're a fool when it comes to me.
JUN-HA
Hey.
Are you all right?
Are you drunk?
Yes, I had a drink.
I came to Hyeon-soo's office,
but she's not here.
Is she
Jeong-u, I-bok asked me
to help his main crew
with the drama shoot. What should I do?
Say you'll do it. If you join the crew,
Hyeon-soo will feel more supported.
But the thing is,
I-bok just hired another writer.
I'm not supposed to tell you this,
but I feel so bad for Hyeon-soo.
He hired another writer?
All right.
Director Min sure loves drama.
It's nothing.
Let's get going.
We should get back to work.
Okay.
Cheer up.
You too, Mr. Park.
I want to sleep at home tonight.
Then I'll drive you home.
You know that I can walk home from here.
I want to walk alone to clear my head.
All right, then.
Get going.
After you.
Okay.
Gosh, my back hurts.
Good work, everyone.
Thank you.
-Min-ho.
-Yes?
How is it so far?
I've never given up on anything
I already decided to do.
That's pretty impressive.
Give me 10,000 won.
What's this about, guys?
Ha-seong bet 10,000 won
on Min-ho quitting in less than a week.
-Then I guess this is mine.
-Hey!
-Run, Min-ho!
-Hey!
-Oh, no.
-Hong-a!
Hong-a, long time no see.
Hi, guys.
Who's this? A newbie?
Why are you talking like we're friends?
Don't mind him.
He might be gone next week anyway.
What are you talking about?
You really have no sense of humor.
Stop, I told you not to get too close.
Are you a girl?
-I won't allow you to be rude.
-It's too hot.
Guess what I got for you guys?
Why isn't Su-jeong coming?
I asked her to join us.
You're beautiful inside and out, Hong-a.
Nice!
Are they the same ones?
I think so.
I don't think mine has cheese.
That's mine.
-Mine has no cheese.
-Hey, stop it.
Aren't you going to eat?
Why are you suddenly so caring?
I wasn't trying to be caring.
I just gave you what's yours.
You really can't be nice, can you?
Does it hurt to say, "Thank you"?
Thank you.
What a good boy.
You make it impossible for me to hate you.
I have a favor to ask of you.
I even bought snacks for everyone,
so I hope you don't refuse.
I bet you thought I'd just leave.
Get in.
Thank you, Mr. Park.
You're good at drawing the line.
You always call me Mr. Park.
How do you want me to call you?
Jeong-u?
Jeong-u?
Don't call me like that.
It makes me cringe.
Come with me.
I want to show you something.
Why are you following me?
I told you I'd bring it to you.
ROOIBOS, FRUIT BLENDING
I didn't want to wait.
I'm mad at my life these days.
You've been mad for quite a while now.
You seemed angry even when I saw you
upon my return to Korea.
I never thought that my life
would go down the drain like this.
If that's how you feel about your life,
it is hopeless.
Hey.
All addictions are bad.
I get that you like my special tea blend,
but you shouldn't depend on it
to fall asleep.
My life isn't completely hopeless.
I'm talented.
I'll become the head writer
before I turn 30.
I mixed rooibos and lemongrass
in an eight-to-two ratio.
It'll relax you,
and you'll sleep like a baby.
Okay.
Why am I becoming so obedient to you?
I don't get it.
You're not even nice to me.
I just gave you tea that I blended.
How am I not nice to you?
You're right.
But why do I feel like
you're never nice to me?
I met Hyeon-soo.
So? Were you happy to see her?
Are you two not close anymore?
You've rarely talked about her
in the past few years.
Hyeon-soo and I
no longer have the kind of relationship
where proximity even matters.
We're following the same path.
You can't have a stronger bond than that.
This is a dead end.
I wasn't looking for a way out.
Hi.
This one here is a fighter.
What a beautiful flower.
Right? Isn't it so pretty?
I found this flower here five years ago.
Every year around this time,
it says hello and asks me,
"Are you doing well,
just like me?"
And then this is what I say.
"Yes.
I'm alive and well."
It's not "I'm living my life well."
My answer is always "I'm alive."
Is this why you can stay chipper
even after hitting rock bottom?
You're actually scared?
Aren't I pretty impressive?
I stayed nice for five years
even after confessing my feelings to you.
Thank you.
What are you thanking me for?
For giving up on my feelings?
If that's the case,
it's too early to thank me.
You were the first one
to recognize my talent,
and you've put your trust in me.
You're drawing the line again,
me as the CEO and you as the writer.
When are you going to stop
drawing the line?
It was because I have feelings for you,
not because you're my writer.
I don't like writers.
Most of them are crazy.
I'm crazy too. Didn't you know?
No, I didn't know.
Why are you so startled?
What did Jun-ha say?
Tell me now.
I want to know exactly what's going on
and deal with it head-on.
They hired another writer.
Get through it, like this flower.
This is too hard though.
SALES REPOR
TOTAL DEFICIT IN AUGUS
Why are you still here?
You know that I started working here
because of you, right?
Yes, I know.
I have a family to support.
I can't work here if I can't earn
the minimum cost of living.
This restaurant won't go belly up.
You're worrying about useless things
because you have too much free time.
I'll bombard you with work, then.
Okay, Chef!
Everyone else left, right?
Hey, are you practicing
with our ingredients?
-The restaurant isn't doing well--
-I bought this.
Go home. Mind your own business.
Give me that. I'll teach you.
Watch and learn.
Cut it out. Just go home.
Don't be such a know-it-all
just because you can slice some veggies.
You're too dumb and ignorant
to become a fine dining chef.
Forget it. I was just trying to help.
All you did was graduate from the CIA
in the States.
You don't even know the basics of cooking.
How will you
-ever become a fine dining chef?
-Hey!
The ones that look bad
can be used for our carrot butter.
Got it, Chef.
Clean up before you leave.
Yes, Chef. By the way,
you know the new Michelin Guide
is coming out in November, right?
I decided to work for you for one reason.
I was confident that your restaurant
can receive a Michelin star.
And what if we don't?
I'm going to quit with no regrets.
You must be very competitive.
All right, then. I'll put my trust
in your confidence as well.
Are you cold?
My body temperature keeps fluctuating.
I feel hot one second,
and then cold the next.
Going through menopause isn't fun.
Should we call Hyeon-soo
and ask her for the passcode?
No, it's okay.
She's our daughter,
but we should still respect her privacy.
We raised her that way.
We told her to be independent.
We can't be the ones to break that.
But you're cold now.
It's okay.
I have you right by my side,
and my body will recover
once my menopause ends.
We'll retire and go on cruises.
Let's hang in there for a better tomorrow.
Whenever I think about
going on a cruise with you after I retire,
I get so excited.
Honey, Hyeon-soo's here.
There she is.
You don't need to come out.
We'll ruin the mood if we show up now.
What mood?
Good night.
Get going.
That's it?
I thought he'd go in with her.
How disappointing.
My goodness, Ms. Park Mi-na.
Let's go.
Mom. Dad.
We read the article.
Gyeong told us that you'd be sleeping
at home tonight, so we came to see you.
Hyeon-soo, what about me?
You should join us, Dad.
Wait, I can't reach my hands.
-Be careful!
-Oh, gosh!
We're going to fall.
-It's cold. Let's go in.
-Be careful.
-My gosh.
-Come on. Let's go inside.
I have a family to support.
I can't work here if I can't earn
the minimum cost of living.
I'm going to quit with no regrets.
This restaurant will close
before I leave anyway.
JEONG-U
ON JEONG-SEON
Hey.
I need to talk to you.
Can you come by tomorrow morning?
I'll stop by now.
Whenever you want to talk,
I can come to you no matter where you are.
Gosh, Jeong-u.
I wanted to say it for old time's sake.
I want beer.
You have to drive.
I just said I want it.
I never said I'll actually drink beer now.
The restaurant has been open
for eight months now,
but we're still not profitable.
We only have four months left
until the investment period ends.
In four months from now,
I'll have to decide
whether or not to have Chef On Jeong-seon
continue to run Good Soup.
I've made up my mind to do things
that I don't want to do
in order to protect the Good Soup family.
So, you're going on that TV show?
You're so smart.
You understood what I meant right away.
This is why I like you. You're realistic.
I told you to go ahead and wash up.
I'll wash up after you two leave.
We're going to stay over tonight.
Our daughter's in trouble.
We have to stay with you.
Of course. This is what family is for.
Let's not talk about work.
We know that you'll take care of it.
We don't know much about it anyway.
By the way, who's the guy
that gave you a ride home?
He's tall and handsome.
He's the CEO of our production company.
The CEO of the production company?
He looked young though.
My, he's very accomplished for his age.
Is he married?
No.
He's never been married?
No, never.
What about his parents?
What do they do?
Do they get along?
Both of his parents passed away.
I don't know what their relationship
was like before that.
Hyeon-soo, you're so honest.
You're answering all of our questions.
You of all people went to the shoot
and caused a scene.
The director must've treated you horribly.
I said we shouldn't talk about it.
Why did you have to bring it up?
It's the biggest problem
in her life right now.
How can we just ignore it?
She needs to vent and let off some steam.
Hyeon-soo.
That is what parents are for.
She's crying now.
I didn't want to talk about it
because I didn't want to see her cry.
Cry and let it all out
when you're with us.
You can't cry in front of the director.
Go ahead and cry.
Cry all you want.
This is my loving family.
The catch here
was that I wasn't thinking about work
even though I was crying because of it.
All I could think about was one man.
Wait!
Jeong-seon.
Jeong-seon.
Hey, On Jeong-seon!
On Jeong-seon!
Why are you screaming my name?
So that you'd hear me.
I heard you. What are you doing here?
We still have to talk.
Our conversation was cut short yesterday.
You're going to work already?
No. I live here.
Why did you follow me in?
I told you to wait outside.
Waiting alone would've been too boring.
So this is what it looks like.
You're still as curious as ever.
"You're now dating a big shot,
and your dream of becoming
a writer came true.
Why did you regret it,
and why were you heartbroken?"
What did you mean by that?
There's no hidden meaning.
It's just as you heard.
No, I mean
I'm dating a big shot?
How would you know
when even I don't know who that is?
I heard about it.
From who?
Who would so generously spread
such a groundless rumor?
I thought you were a thoughtful person.
You should've asked me. How could you
just believe what someone else said?
How was I supposed to ask you?
You didn't even pick up my calls.
When did I not pick up your calls?
I mean
I had something going on when you called.
Everyone has something going on,
but they still pick up.
Because trust is more important.
What?
Aren't you going to leave?
Aren't you cold in here?
Don't be nice. It makes me feel good.
You're still so odd just like old days.
The door is closed.
Does that mean we're locked in here?
That's how it always is in TV shows.
You seem very disappointed.
Do you want to be locked in here?
I don't have a big-shot boyfriend.
You said that earlier.
-So, are we clear now?
-Yes.
Do you have a girlfriend?
No.
Why not?
Do I need a reason?
Were you mad because
I didn't answer your calls?
I've never been mad at you, not even once.
You never make me angry.
Can we get out of here now?
Yes, we can.
Aren't you coming?
The temperature will go up
if the door stays open.
The ingredients will go bad.
This is nice.
You haven't changed one bit.
You still care about the view
from your place more than anything else.
What brings you to this neighborhood?
You're finally showing
some interest in me.
Things don't seem to be going well
for the show that's airing at the moment.
Are you asking if I have time
to be hanging out here like this?
The old me wouldn't do this.
But my values have changed.
I thought
everything would change
once I realized my dream.
I thought a whole new world
would open up in front of me.
But
even after I realized my dream,
my life is exactly the same as before.
I regretted it.
It hurt me.
The fact that I gave up so much
for my dream.
I live in this neighborhood too.
My office is in Yeouido.
I came here hoping to run into you.
I wanted to apologize.
I thought about it
and realized that confessing your feelings
to someone isn't an easy thing to do.
Don't let it bother you.
It's all in the past anyway.
I told you back then that I understood.
Even now, I understand.
I now have my own restaurant,
which was my dream.
Good Soup is the only thing
on my mind these days.
Don't apologize for what's in the past.
The present is what matters.
Let's just focus on our own lives.
"Our own lives"?
Do you think I came here
to talk about that?
I told you that I regretted it
and that it broke my heart.
What do you think I meant by that?
I told you I understood you back then
and that I still do.
I also said that Good Soup is
the only thing on my mind now.
What do you think I meant by that?
Are you rejecting me?
You never disappoint me.
You're so straightforward.
It caught me by surprise.
You haven't changed one bit.
You never let me win.
Why should I?
I am rejecting you.
What?
You probably didn't think I'd reject you.
Saying that you regretted it
won't fix everything.
Can we turn back time?
Do you think I was happy all those years?
-You're obviously holding a grudge.
-You're too late.
"Confessing your feelings to someone
isn't an easy thing to do."
Did you only realize that now?
Don't expect to find a man
that will cater to your every whim.
Those men only exist in women's fantasies.
Yes, you are right.
I love that you're always quick
to admit things.
I'm a real guy,
so treat me like one.
And how exactly do I do that?
Think about it and figure it out.
You're good at it.
You're smart.
Can you really date me
in a situation like this?
You said you've changed,
but people don't change easily.
You're such a stuck-up.
This is why you should have accepted me
when I loved you and begged you.
You didn't even really beg.
I'd be a stalker if I went any further.
Will you date a criminal?
Forget it.
Yes, forget it.
Do you want breakfast?
You haven't eaten yet, right?
What is this now?
If you're rejecting me, do it right.
Don't leave any hope.
Do you mean that?
No.
Hey, Gyeong.
Hyeon-soo, the script
for the eighth episode has been posted.
We never sent it though.
They must've found a new writer.
I'll be right there.
Did something happen?
Yes, there's a lot going on. I'm off.
You'll trip. Be careful.
I won't trip.
People will see you running like that
and think you're excited.
I am excited.
You didn't reject me for good.
Hyeon-soo.
Won-jun?
What are you doing here?
I work here.
I work for Jeong-seon now.
You said you wanted to be a chef.
You're now doing what you've wanted to do.
I was lucky.
I'm busy, so I can't talk right now.
I'll come back another time.
You have my number, right?
Yes.
Can you text me Jeong-seon's number?
Sure.
-I'll be off, then.
-Bye.
Is Mr. Park in?
Do you have an appointment with him?
Don't you know who I am?
Why bother asking? What a nuisance.
You should learn to be flexible
to do well at your job.
You look even more beautiful today, ma'am.
Of course. That's a given.
I came to tell you about an exhibition
you should check out.
Really? I like going to exhibitions.
Professor Min is doing a solo exhibition.
MIN DANIEL SOLO EXHIBITION
Oh, I see.
Check it out and buy some paintings.
You know that I saw his paintings
at his studio.
You didn't buy anything that day.
Because you and Jeong-seon
are very close friends,
I'm really fond of you as well.
Right. Well, I don't think
I can buy his painting,
but let me know if you need anything.
We don't really need anything.
Then I'll pick out something
and send it to you.
Don't tell Jeong-seon that I came by.
He's too strict.
He thinks it's a sin
to receive something from someone.
He'll be mad if he finds out.
Don't worry. I won't tell him.
I'm so glad you're there for Jeong-seon.
I'm relieved.
Don't you think
Daniel's paintings are great?
They remind me of
Vincent van Gogh's paintings.
Su-yeong called me saying that she's now
the writer for Unruly Detectives
and apologized.
Ms. Park Eun-seong
will proofread her scripts.
DIRECTOR MIN I-BOK
Yes, Min I-bok speaking.
Director Min, let's meet.
Write the script
if you have time to meet up.
I read the script for the eighth episode.
It's not the one I wrote.
My assistant director
posted the wrong one by mistake.
How can he post a script
that doesn't exist?
Did you say something to Hong-jin?
He yelled at me.
Let's talk in person.
I have nothing to talk about.
I do.
What the hell? She hung up.
She's so rude.
It's for the better.
It's good that it's out in the open
because Su-yeong
can now get full credit for her work.
We shouldn't be focused
on our personal gains in this situation.
Ms. Park, can you please help us out
since you already offered?
Okay.
HONG-JIN
Hey, Hong-jin.
Where are you?
I told you to come to the office.
I'm working. I'm editing the script now.
The writers can't write well,
so I'll write it myself.
Come to my office. We'll talk.
Hello?
Damn it.
What's his problem? Why did he have to
hang up on me like that?
I'm going through all this bullshit
because I picked a bad writer.
Director Min.
What do you not like
about the script that we wrote?
Why should Shin Ha-rim
ask for a favor here?
No way.
What now?
Hyeon-soo is here.
Who?
Lee Hyeon-soo.
-My gosh.
-Why is she here?
She's driving me crazy.
My gosh, it really is her.
Gosh, it's her.
-My heart is racing.
-This is crazy.
Goodness, what the hell?
I feel as if I've been caught red-handed
while having an affair with a married man.
Have you had an affair before?
Su-yeong! Why don't you
ever understand anything I say?
Just let her in.
Okay.
-Goodness.
-I can't breathe.
Do something.
I don't know why she's here.
Why is she here?
It's been a while.
Yes. Come in.
I helped you because you begged me,
but you really need to
get things sorted out first.
I have a lot of experience
working with writers,
but I've never dealt with anyone
who's as unpredictable as she is.
I never know what she'll throw at me.
How can I be prepared
when she's that unpredictable?
Hello, Ms. Park.
Yes, hello.
I was hoping we'd see each other again
for good reasons, but I'm in a pickle.
I'm here to speak with Director Min.
Let me finish before you begin.
Director Min.
I really wanted to help you,
but this isn't working out.
I'm uncomfortable to have to see
my mentee like this.
All right.
The script for episode eight
has to be revised anyway.
It's not good enough.
What the heck are you talking about?
I worked all night
because you begged me for help.
-I worked so--
-Enough, Ms. Park.
Gosh.
Let's go. We'll talk outside.
What is this? Is this it?
I'll buy you drinks some other day, then!
Do you think I'm dying to have drinks
or what?
Good grief.
Director Min!
Goodness.
I'll see you another time
when you're feeling normal.
Ms. Park.
Do you remember telling me
that you've never seen anyone as evil
as I am in your entire career as a writer?
People can say anything
when they're upset.
It's all in the past,
and you're a writer now.
You also said this.
"You'll probably become a writer.
It's the evil ones that succeed
in this industry."
You sure hold grudges.
I was really upset back then
because I was never evil to anyone.
All I did was work hard.
And I sincerely wanted you to do well.
It was shocking to hear that
from someone I admired.
But now, I actually think
that you're a good judge of character.
You were right. I am evil.
I hope we never see each other again.
Starting today,
I'm going to bad-mouth you to everyone.
Unbelievable.
Ms. Park.
I didn't know
beef tendon could be so good.
It's because of the chocolate.
This is amazing.
How did they think of using beef tendon
in a dessert?
Have you seen the chef?
He's so handsome.
I know, right?
We have to come back here.
Okay.
-Let's post it on Instagram.
-Okay.
Doesn't it look good?
-Oh, my.
-It's too pretty to eat.
This is so cute.
PLEASE GIVE US THE NEXT DISH
IT WAS DELICIOUS
How cute.
They must have really enjoyed our food.
You're so childish.
Why?
You're basically complimenting yourself.
Why are you so cranky?
Hey, don't take them.
-Why not?
-I need to take pictures.
Goodness. Hurry up, then.
You don't know anything about romance,
do you?
Did they finish it?
They cleared the desserts too.
-That's right.
-Awesome.
Are you guys that happy?
Of course.
Do any of you have plans after work?
Then let's go for a run.
It'll be good for building our teamwork.
Got something to talk about?
Yes, I do.
I've decided to be on a TV show.
-No way.
-You all have to stay super focused now.
There will be some days
when I won't be here.
The sous chef and you guys
will have to fill in for me.
Can you do it?
-Yes, we can!
-Yes, we can!
Ready
Go!
All you do is talk.
You're so unfit.
All you can do is run.
Are you two bickering at each other again?
You two can go again.
I'll bet 10,000 won on Gyeong-su.
Goodness, where did you learn
such a thing?
This won't do. Let's all go for
another lap around the track.
The loser will have to do dishes
for a week.
Okay! Yes, an incentive like this
makes me want to run.
What's wrong with him?
Hurry up.
-Good.
-Soup!
-Good.
-Soup!
I can't hear you. Let's go, Good Soup!
-Let's go!
-Let's go!
-Ready, go!
-Gosh.
Are you saying you'll shoot this?
Have you lost your mind?
No, not with this script.
Then what are you going to do?
You don't like Ms. Lee's writing,
and you don't even like the writing
done by someone else.
There aren't enough good writers.
I should just write it myself.
I would write better than this
even with my foot.
Are you planning to quit after this drama?
Are you being this difficult
to make yourself be worth more?
Come on.
Just come to an agreement with Ms. Lee.
She has everything written already,
and it's consistent.
Figure out a way to make her scripts work.
If you keep this up,
you'll mess up the schedule.
I told you that she won't listen to me.
I've never seen a good writer
that listens well.
Then what about Shin Ha-rim?
He acts like he's the director on set.
It's driving me crazy.
I obviously know how much stress
you are under,
but you're making it worse for yourself.
Also, Ms. Lee can be pretty feisty.
You know how she is.
Exactly.
I thought she'd be nice
because she's so dainty and smiley.
I had no idea
that she'd make a scene like that.
Please stop making it hard for me.
Try to work together, okay?
I'm going to die early because of you.
The higher-ups are hounding me
about the ratings
and getting more commercials.
What a mess.
We have an early shoot tomorrow.
Are you not finished yet?
No, we're done.
You two should talk. I'm done.
I'd like to talk to you about something,
Mr. Yoo.
I think Director Min should be here too.
It's about you. You'd be offended
if you heard it from someone else.
What now?
Mr. Yoo, you said
that Director Min and
I would make a good team
and that I should work with him.
Yes, what about it?
I want a new director.
How dare you.
What do you think you're doing now?
At least I don't backstab someone
like you do.
Let's hire one more writer.
Are you close with any writers?
I've been selected for a series at HNC.
Have you heard of My Soul Food?
It's an SBC variety show.
It'll be a huge opportunity
if they choose your dish.
Hyeon-soo's writing lacks popularity.
My goal was to have you see
my strong desire to succeed,
even if it means treading on
my close friend.
There's something fishy about them.
They like each other.
What if I steal her from you?
Buy me something delicious later.
I'm sorry. Don't wait for me.
-What does he do?
-I'm sorry.
Whom are you seeing?
She's already slipped away once.
So I'm not going to start things
easily this time.
Subtitle translation by Blake Lee